Laughter is the sound of comprehension - insight and surprise

2min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

Surprises in writing lead to laughter which indicates comprehension. Good ideas are associated with surprises and humor, as laughter is the acknowledgment of an epiphany. Focusing on surprising elements in writing helps ensure the content is engaging and insightful. It is advised to trust in surprises and seek feedback from trusted individuals to ensure the content is not boring. Great writing requires deep thinking about topics and the ability to unveil unexpected and surprising aspects, leading to insightful and rebellious content that stands out.

Paul Graham is one of the most successful writers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

Sure, he sold a company to Yahoo and co-founded Y Combinator, which has created hundreds of billions of dollars in value. But more than that, Paul is a renowned essayist and his thoughts on what makes good writing are worth paying attention to.

So, how has writing led to Paul Graham's success? I've deconstructed 11 of his best lessons and we're going to go through them one by one. Ultimately, you’ll learn the writing secrets behind this mega-successful investor, how he engages and delights his audience, and how you can, too.

Also, if you listen until the end, I have an unreleased goodie in here about what Sam Altman learned from Paul Graham. And I'm not going to share that anywhere else.

LINKS FOR PAUL GRAHAM:

Website: https://www.paulgraham.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulg

Book: https://www.paulgraham.com/books.html

WRITE OF PASSAGE:

Want to learn more about the next class Write of Passage?

Click here: https://writeofpassage.com/

PODCAST LINKS:

Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-write

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel/videos

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv